Artificial Food Coloring Free Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those fridge staples that make healthy snacking almost effortless, and the Instant Pot method takes all the guesswork out of getting them right every time. With just eggs, water, and ice, this recipe is about as clean and straightforward as food gets — nothing artificial, nothing unnecessary, just pure protein-packed goodness. For anyone keeping a close eye on dyes and additives, eggs are a naturally safe choice, and this hands-off cooking method keeps them that way from start to finish. The pressure-cook-then-ice-bath technique is a genuine revelation: the shells practically slide off, and the yolks come out perfectly set without that greenish tinge that signals overcooking. Batch a dozen at once and you've got grab-and-go snacks, salad toppers, or the start of a great egg salad ready for the whole week. Simple, reliable, and completely free of anything you'd need to second-guess on a label.
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6 servings
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ice, for the ice bath
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot insert. Place the trivet or steamer basket inside. Arrange the eggs in a single layer on the trivet — they can touch but should not be stacked.
- 2
Lock the lid and set the pressure-release valve to Sealing. Cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 5 minutes. While the eggs cook, fill a large bowl with cold water and a generous amount of ice.
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